Harry Douglas Estate Agency Handicap Chase

Dual chase winner on good to soft ground in March, latterly over C&D, and ran well from the front when second to Kicksaftersix over C&D (good) last month; nudged up another 2lb since last time but likely to give another good account.

No longer the force of old but capitalised upon some help from the handicapper at Carlisle (3m, good) last month, and again stuck to his task well when second at Kelso (2m7f, good) a fortnight later; respected.

Ran poorly in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at end of March but made good start to chasing career when second to next-time-out winner Halfway House Lad at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) a fortnight earlier and still has low mileage; contender if back on song.

Won over C&D in 2023 and was also on target at Cartmel (3m1f, good) last summer but ran poorly over C&D on latest outing in November and has fitness to prove today.

Yet to win for current stable but comes here after two close thirds at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) last month and has very obvious each-way claims if in similar form again.